Primary Care Paramedic

Guardian Ambulance Ltd.; Ponoka; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Medavie Health Services West (MHSW) is seeking a Paramedic to provide immediate treatment and transportation for patients. You will operate emergency response vehicles, document patient care, and collaborate with teams while upholding safety and professionalism.

Qualifications include High School Diploma or G.E.D., Alberta Paramedics registration, and MCP certifications, with CPR and FARE credentials. The role requires physical fitness and a commitment to community health in Central Alberta.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is current.
• FARE certificate is required.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• Alberta Operators License class 1, 2 or 4 is required.
• Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics is required.
• Completion of Alberta Health Services MCP’s is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver optimum patient care following AOCP guidelines.
• Safely operate vehicles per health and safety manuals and regulations.
• Stocks and maintains vehicles in ready state.
• Work in hazardous environments to stabilize patients.
• Collaborate with outside agencies for patient care.
• Document all patient care in ePCRs in a timely manner.
• Maintain professional conduct and adherence to chain of command.
• Follow MHS-West policies and procedures.

Skills

CPR certification

FARE Certificate

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Alberta Operators License class 1, 2 or 4

Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics

Completion of Alberta Health Services MCP’s

Job description

Position Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 2026-09-07

Medavie Health Services West (MHSW) is the subsidiary of Medavie Health Services responsible for the optimal operation and management of EMS Services in Central Alberta, an integrated, pre-hospital care organization. People are the biggest drivers of our success, and we are excited to continue to build a healthier community together. Medavie Health Services West is part of Medavie, a health services organization. Together with Medavie Blue Cross, we are committed to providing innovative solutions that will improve the health of all Canadians. As a not-for-profit organization, Medavie is proud to commit an annual social dividend to the Medavie Health Foundation to support programs and initiatives aimed at addressing some of our country’s most pressing physical and mental health coverage. As an employee of Medavie Health Services we are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe and respectful workplace.

The PCP provides immediate treatment and transportation of sick and injured individuals to appropriate medical facilities. Due to the nature of operating in the public eye, a high level of professionalism, communication, and knowledge is always expected. The paramedic is required to conduct themselves in a safe and discreet manner, with the responsibility of conduct justification to patients, family members, hospitals staff, management, public agencies, legal court, and more. As an employee of MHS, you are accountable to our patients, coworkers, and management by supporting all safety-related initiatives, as well as fostering a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe workplace.

DUTIES AND TASKS - Emergency and Response

• Maintain personal knowledge and skills, in accordance with the Alberta Occupational Competency Profile (AOCP), to deliver optimum patient care.
• Safely operate MHS - West vehicles in accordance with MHS - West Health and Safety Manual, Operational Guidelines, and all provincial and federal regulations.
• Stocks and maintains vehicles in a state of readiness at all times.
• Work in hazardous environments to ensure the safety and stabilization of the patient.
• Work with outside agencies as a team in a coordinated effort on behalf of the patient.
• Document all patient care, assessments, and skills, within the patient care report in a timely and legible fashion.
• Punctual and ready to respond at the start of their shift.
• Act in a professional manner and handle conflict situations with good judgment.
• Follow the MHS - West chain of command.

Communication

• Create and maintain fully completed patient care reports. (ePCRs)
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with all provincial and federal regulations.
• Refer all media requests to the General Manager of MHS - West.
• Report all incidents and complete written incident report forms to General Manager of MHS - West or designate.

Education

• Develop and provide continuing educational requirements as required by the Alberta College of Paramedics.
• Maintains functional awareness of MHS - West Operational Guidelines, and AHS medical control guidelines.
• Participates actively in MHS - West Quality Assurance Program.
• Develop a plan for maintaining and improving self-directed professional growth.

Physical Ability

• Must be in good physical health with no disabilities that will impair duties as a Paramedic.
• Considerable lifting and movement of heavy patients.
• Will need to extricate patients from hazardous environments.
• Will advise superintendent of injuries that will impair duties.

Public Relations

• Actively participates in public awareness and community education programs approved by MHS - West.
• Maintains professional appearance of the approved uniform and maintains hygienic and grooming standards.

Safety Hazards

• Exposure to Violent Behaviour
• Traffic Hazards
• Communicable Diseases
• Extreme Weather Conditions
• Work with present considerable hazards

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Alberta Operators License class 1, 2 or 4.
• Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics.
• Completion of Alberta Health Services MCP’s.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Certified in and maintains CPR certification.
• Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics.
• FARE Certificate required.

Salary: $30.74 - $38.79 Hourly as per MHSW Central Alberta Collective Agreement

Apparatus call sign: 1A1/2A1 - Subject to change

Hours of work: 08:30-20:30 days 20:30-08:30 nights - subject to change

While Medavie may use automated tools, including AI, to support application screening, candidates are expected to complete all recruitment interactions independently—without AI assistance—to ensure a fair and equitable process.

MHS West strives to be a leader in the Paramedic profession. Through high standards of knowledge and skill, and along with compassion and professionalism, MHS West positively impacts the health and wellbeing of the people we serve. MHS West is committed to employing highly professional, well-educated EMRs, PCPs and ACPs. We're recognized as one of Canada's best places to work and are a leading provider of health solutions and insurance for 1 in 10 Canadians.

Full careers. Full lives.

Medavie is a national health solutions partner and innovative leader in healthcare delivery, benefits management, health management, and primary care. Backed by the strength of a team of 8,500+ professionals from coast to coast, we’re committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest.

Medavie provides all-in-one private health insurance, public health administration, emergency medical services as Canada's largest contracted provider, as well as primary care, community health, mental health and addictions solutions, medical communications, and clinical training. As a not-for-profit organization, Medavie is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, certified by Imagine Canada for philanthropy and community engagement, and Rainbow Registered as an organization that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion.